Well.

Hello again.

Yes, I realize it’s been a while. But the important thing is: we’re back!

Last night (Actually a few months ago because – yay procrastination and life!) I had a lovely dinner out, and over lively conversation ranging from Endgame (The Dad: “So…what was it about?” The Mom: “How do you watch these movies?” Never fear. I promptly sent her my favorite BuzzFeed article that goes into great detail about watching the MCU movies in chronological order), to politics.

Actually those two things aren’t that different.

But I digress.

The Wine: Tre Contrade Riserva Brunello di Montalci, 2010 – Sangiovese Blend

The Pairing: Petrale Sole (myself and The Mom) & Rigatonni (The Dad)

The Event: Dinner out at Sociale – Sacramento St, San Francisco

The Company: The Mom & The Dad

The Personality: George Bailey

We enjoyed a bottle of the Tre Contrade, 2010 – a delightfully complex Sangiovese blend hailing from Tuscany.

The bouquet invited comments from gamey to cranberry, licorice to cinnamon. It started out a bit tight, but boy as it began to breath amazing aromas and tastes were lifted out.

Hmm…tightly wound then opens up. A bit rough around the edges than softening but still with bite and conviction. Who would this wine be? The conversation was a lively one.

“Paul Newman?”

“Jeff Daniels?” (By which I meant Jeff Bridges). I don’t think Jeff Daniels is a wine at all. Maybe a fun lighthearted cocktail? And no, Jeff Bridges is definitely NOT going to be pigeonholed as only a White Russian on this blog 😉

“Marlin Brando?”

“Nah, he’s an all nighter, much deeper red wine.”

“Or Whisky.”

“Is it definitely a man?”

“No, but I think it certainly has to be someone older. You know, who’s had time to be rough before mellowing out.”

“Well not necessarily. What about Lady Gaga?”

“Mm, I think she’s a bit brighter.”

“Oooh, what about Jane Fonda?!”

“That’s definitely closer. You know, that makes me think about that era and I just remembered it’s Ferlinghetti’s 100th birthday today. This wine reminds me of a beat poet.”

“Dad, this wine is nothing like a beat poet. You just want to talk about the beat poets.”

“Oh ok, fine.”

The conversation wound on and eventually we began talking about “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Most likely because a quotable moment occurred. The wine had opened up, deepened, but still had a lightness.

“This wine is like if Potter was redeemed.”

“You know, there is a case for George Bailey. He begins idealistic yet still jaded. He goes through a lot of changes and develops a sophisticated optimism. And I think this wine reflects this.”

And that’s that!

Atta boy Clarence. 😇

~Keep Sipping, Keep Swirling